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✈️How to get to Outside Days
Planning your trip to Outside Days? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 21 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Denver International Airport (DEN), about 31 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 29 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Denver or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Auraria Campus (Outside Days)
Accommodation near the Outside Days site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Denver, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Denver.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Outside Days 2026 weather
Weather in Auraria Campus in May 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 17% of days
| 2025 | Drizzle | 24° / 9° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Overcast | 27° / 10° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 24° / 8° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Outside Days
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Outside Days. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Denver and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Outside Days 2026: alternative dance festival in Auraria Campus, United States
Held in Auraria Campus, United States, Outside Days has established itself as a key gathering for alternative dance enthusiasts. The festival primarily explores Alternative Dance and Indie Pop/Folk, while offering surprises for attendees. The 2026 edition brings together 16 carefully selected artists to deliver a coherent and varied musical experience.
The headliners bring together prestigious names: Cage the Elephant, Death Cab for Cutie and Grouplove promise memorable performances. The lineup also welcomes Brothers of Brass, Dawes, Eggy and Girl Tones, ensuring rare diversity on stage. The festival also ventures into Indie Rock/Rock Pop and Jam Band, expanding musical horizons.
Beyond the headliners, the programme spans Alternative, Alternative Rock, Dream Pop, Electropop and Folk Rock, reflecting a commitment to representing the full spectrum of the genre. This inclusive approach allows festival-goers to discover varied sounds while staying true to the festival's identity.
Join us from May 29 to 31, 2026 in Auraria Campus for this unique musical experience. Browse the full lineup and book your tickets now.
